Business
Kent Downtown Partnership doles out citizen awards
The Kent Downtown Partnership last week gave out its “Community Stars” award to three local citizens who have…
News
KR fields small army of students for ‘High School Musical’
It’s a case of life imitating art these days over at Kentridge High School, with the whole school…
Business
Kent warehouses, manufacturing help slow recession fears
While there is no denying the effects of the national recession are affecting cities and businesses throughout the…
News
Origami art brings Kent student closer to Washington, D.C.
Some artists work their whole lives and never get to see their pieces hang in a gallery. But…
News
Labor talks begin with teachers, Kent School District
Bargaining between the Kent School District and its teachers’ union has officially begun. The Kent Education Association’s current…
Business
30 years: Kent ‘s H.D. Hotspurs looks back on its success
Back in 1979, the world, and Kent, were different places. “Think what 30 years ago in Kent must…
News
Kent Teacher of the year makes learning fun
Michelle Kelly’s room at Kent Elementary is a hub of activity. Home to a split grade-level class of…
News
Kent woman shares secret of her health success
Two years ago Trudy Schug was a bit out of shape and certainly out of balance. “I really…
News
Budget woes: Kent schools could cut nearly 130 teaching positions
The Kent School Board continued its preparations for a “worst case scenario” budget Wednesday night by passing a…
Life
Spin in their win: Kent-Meridian hip hop team takes state contest
It’s been a while since Kent-Meridian High School has been able to celebrate a state championship, but a…
News
Kent woman starts local chapter of education advocacy group
Brooke Valentine has been an advocate for children and school-funding issues for some time now, but recently she…
News
Student spends day in the eye of Seattle Storm
At the center of the Storm, it is anything but quiet. With the draft approaching and the team’s…
Business
Golden Steer: A community icon celebrates 10 years
A little more than 10 years ago, while he was working for the Denny's Corporation, Jim Berrios was…
News
Rainforest show was cookin’ in Kent
Want to cook up a rainforest like those found in the Amazon basin? Well, it’s pretty simple, really.…
Opinion
When your town makes headlines: A view of Binghamton
When you come from a small town in a part of a state most people don’t even know…
News
Kent schools brace after dire state budget report
After months of planning based on projections from the governor’s budget, school districts across the state, including Kent,…
News
Kent guide dog puppy has big job ahead of him
Like any other 10-week old puppy, Lipton seems to want nothing more than to chase things and chew…
News
Covington must wait another year for new elementary school
Residents in Covington will have to wait even longer for a replacement to Covington Elementary School, following a…
News
Finance director: Kent School District living beyond its means
With half of the school year behind them, members of the Kent School Board on March 25 listened…